Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-06 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Denmark is in “full crisis mode” after US President Donald Trump once again set his sights on Greenland, following the strike on Venezuela.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has partnered with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to introduce a digital ticketing solution for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses, in line with the Government’s drive to adopt innovative digital solutions, with guidance from the Ministry of Digital Economy.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) marked the dawn of the New Year 2026 with a uplifting celebration, bringing together staff members to reflect on achievements and embrace the opportunities ahead.
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[2026-01-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In support of National efforts to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country, following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the Sri Lanka Jewellers Association has contributed Rs. 10 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund.
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[2026-01-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former minister Rishad Bathiudeen arrived yesterday (05) to give a statement over an investigation being conducted by the Bribery Commission into the rental of a building in the Rajagiriya area to house the Agriculture Ministry during the previous government.
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[2026-01-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MISS AMBIKA THILAKAVALLY – We announce that MISS AMBIKA THILAKAVALLY (Retired Chief Internal Auditor) died on Saturday 03.01.2026. She was beloved daughter of late Sivapathasundaram (Retired Deputy Auditor General) and late Mrs. Dhanaluxmy and loving sister of late Eesvaran, Katpahavally, Gnanesvaran, Anandhavally and Ayilavally, sister-in-law of Lalitha, late Sri Rangan and late Tiruchelvam.
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[2026-01-06 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: ”Sunt inocent, nu sunt vinovat, sunt un om decent, sunt încă președintele țării mele”, i-a spus Nicolas Maduro judecătorului care, în această după-amiază, într-un tribunal federal din New York, i-a prezentat capetele de acuzare în baza cărora șeful statului venezuelean a fost adus în fața instanței americane. Președintele venezuelean capturat și soția acestuia sunt judecați pentru trafic de droguri și o presupusă ”conspirație de narco-terorism”.
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[2026-01-06 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: En Guinée, la Cour suprême a confirmé, ce dimanche (04.01.2025), la victoire, dès le premier tour, du général Mamadi Doumbouya à la présidentielle du 28 décembre.
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[2026-01-06 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A pilot project to provide quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to inpatients in government hospitals will commence tomorrow (6) at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.
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[2026-01-06 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: On the afternoon of Feb. 12, Russell Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, summoned a small group of career staffers to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for a meeting about foreign aid. A storm had dumped nearly 6 inches of snow on Washington, D.C.
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[2026-01-06 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, stating that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation.
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[2026-01-06 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Walz will not seek a third term as governor, as Senator Amy Klobuchar explores a bid for the open seat in the 2026 election
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[2026-01-06 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Președintele venezuelean Nicolás Maduro, capturat sâmbătă, 3 ianuarie 2026, într-o operațiune militară americană, se află la New York pentru a răspunde la o serie de acuzații legate de trafic de droguri și conspirații privind posesia de arme. Astăzi (luni, 5 ianuarie), Maduro și soția sa au fost aduși din centrul de detenție în fața unui tribunal federal.
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[2026-01-06 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Haresh Singaraju, a newly nominated member of parliament, was spotted in a shirt with the logo of the ruling PAP at an activity in 2023
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[2026-01-05 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics said the US operation has undercut Manila’s claim to principled diplomacy, given its close alliance with Washington
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[2026-01-05 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tian Xuebin, who retired as vice-minister of water resources in 2023, served under several premiers
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[2026-01-05 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move could ‘excite core supporters’ and help project the image that the ruling coalition remains committed to reform, analysts say
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[2026-01-05 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Digital platforms are now central to political campaigning in Sri Lanka. During the 2025 local elections, they offered a clearer view of how political engagement unfolds online, particularly for women in public life.
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[2026-01-05 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which is being implemented to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-05 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Deux élections majeures, organisées dans un contexte particulier avec l'adoption de changements constitutionnels en novembre 2025, la tentative de putsch déjouée le 7 décembre dernier, et l'élection présidentielle dans quelques mois seulement.
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[2026-01-05 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Proposed changes show William Lai’s administration and party are ‘peace destroyers, crisis creators and war instigator’
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[2026-01-05 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Thought Leaders [In This Economy] When rampant corruption kills the growth momentum Business DBCC lowers 2026 to 2028 economic growth targets amid corruption fallout Jan 5, 2026 2:52 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [OPINION] After Tino, imperative for national gov’t to support urban reform in Metro Cebu Nov 8, 2025 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business [Good Business] Improving government procurement
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[2026-01-05 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The test also appears to indicate Pyongyang’s objection to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Beijing
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[2026-01-05 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-05 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island.
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[2026-01-05 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain
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[2026-01-05 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prabowo Subianto’s government has taken over 4 million hectares of plantations and mines since last January
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[2026-01-05 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mayor demands a federal manhunt for those who plunged 45,000 homes into darkness as the alleged perpetrators claim responsibility
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[2026-01-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has identified the gem and Jewellery sector, together with tourism, as a priority area for sustainable foreign exchange earnings, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath told FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026″ International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition which commenced on Saturday (3) in Colombo.
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[2026-01-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kandy Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe stated that the removal of pavement hawkers in the city was carried out on January 1, following a decision made by the Kandy Municipal Council.
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[2026-01-05 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Imagine waking up each morning to the Ocean on your desk, next to your laptop, mug of Tea or Coffee? Imagine seeing the wonders of the Ocean in your room every morning? Imagine seeing stunning and vibrant images every morning while the earth circles the sun. That is what the SLT- MOBITEL 2026 Calendar is- windows from which you can view the wonders of the ocean each morning and night!
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[2026-01-05 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry targets have been achieved in 2025 and the ministry have been successful in utilizing a large amount of ministerial budget allocations and most of the institutions under his ministry have done a large amount of work last year, Sunil Handunnetti said ssuming duties at the ministry for the new year on January 1.
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[2026-01-05 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The overthrow and reported capture by invading US forces of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s hardline socialist president, will send a shiver of fear and consternation around the world. The coup is illegal, unprovoked and regionally and globally destabilising. It upends international norms, ignores sovereign territorial rights, and potentially creates an anarchic situation inside Venezuela itself.
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[2026-01-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank held a ceremonial event on January 1, to usher in the New Year at its Head Office, People’s Tower, where staff members formally commenced duties by pledging the Government Service Oath.
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[2026-01-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The foundation laying ceremony for the proposed seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya at the Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya was held with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday (3).
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[2026-01-05 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Petform (Pvt) Ltd, a leading packaging solutions provider, donated textbooks and stationery to a large number of students while starting work for the New Year, at the company’s head office in Delgoda. Petform Chairman and Managing Director P. Mathytharan, Human Resources and Administration Director T. Mathytharan, Assistant General Managers L.
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indonesia on Friday marked the end of colonial-era laws of over a century with new criminal procedures.
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday on the US operation against Venezuela, the council presidency told Xinhua on Saturday.
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), in order to help victimised patients in hospital wards, following the recent floods and cyclones, distributed Rs. 2.8 million worth Medical equipment to Karawanella Government Hospital in Kegalle District, under the SJB’s Husma Programme.
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[2026-01-05 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli had said he would not submit to questioning, accusing the investigation of lacking a ‘constitutional basis’
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[2026-01-05 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rights groups report rising fatalities and hundreds of arrests in the biggest Iran protests in three years
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[2026-01-04 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasooriya today (04) expressed regret over what she described as politically motivated attempts to distort facts surrounding the Grade 6 English module issue, stressing that the government’s sole objective is to ensure quality education reform.
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[2026-01-04 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home and Youth Affairs Bureau says affected residents can move to transitional housing or use government’s HK$150,000 rental subsidy
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[2026-01-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation
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[2026-01-04 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A government package of labour reforms, a major strike, and a law permitting euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide will also land on the president’s desk
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[2026-01-04 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Minister hails city’s role as global capital market for mainland Chinese tech firms, citing AI chipmaker Biren’s 82 per cent gains at debut
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[2026-01-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun is concerned about timing of visit as election season looms, while critics say her plan downplays security threat to Taiwan
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[2026-01-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Senate can no longer pick the prime minister, opening a path to victory for the reformist People’s Party in the election on February 8
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[2026-01-04 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Cancelarul federal Friedrich Merz a avut, sâmbătă seară, o primă declarație cu privire la atacul american asupra Venezuelei. Liderul creștin-democrat a evitat să condamne în mod ferm acțiunea americană.
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[2026-01-04 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For better or worse, the future of climate action will be shaped as much by Beijing’s relentless pragmatism as by Western ideals
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